Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Things To Do Near Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Those looking to see how Roosevelt and his family lived can tour the home, including the "North Room," where foreign dignitaries ate and danced while negotiating treaties. Another tour of a house called "Old Orchard" is open to the public via guided tour. It is a museum dedicated to the Theodore Roosevelt family with documentation, artifacts, and videos of its accomplishments. Several nature trails beckon to visitors, many of which lead to the ocean beaches, marshy swamps, and tidal areas.

Hiking Trails

• Sagamore Hill Nature Trail

  Visitors walk in the footsteps of a president when they hike the Sagamore Hill Nature trail. Roosevelt often walked this path from his home to Cold Spring Harbor with his family. The hike wanders through an oak and tulip tree forest, over the Eel Creek Boardwalk, and into a wildlife refuge.

  Location

  In front of the Visitor Center at 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Length

  1.5 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

• Planting Fields Arboretum Trail

  The Planting Fields Arboretum Trail wanders amongst some of the most beautiful flower gardens on the East Coast. Once through the formal flower gardens, visitors are led through oak forests. 

  Location

  1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Length

  1.5 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

Sightseeing

• Youngs Memorial Cemetery

  Visitors to Roosevelt's grave at Youngs Memorial Cemeteryget a glimpse of why he was so intent on preserving the beauty of the land. Set high on a bluff above Oyster Bay, glints of sunlight reflect off the surface while the limbs of tall maples dance in the wind.

  Location

  134 Cave Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

• Muttontown Preserve

  Muttontown Preserve includes 550 acres of woods, fields, ponds, and estate grounds. The preserve seeks to display the difference between natural grounds and formal gardens. Trails run throughout the preserve.

  Location

  1861 Muttontown Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11545

Museums

• Raynham Hall Museum

  While you are in the area, stop by the Raynham Hall Museum. This is the home of Robert Townsend, one of the most effective spies to work for General George Washington during the American Revolution. The house tells the story of that era and the harshness of farm life, which included the use of slaves.

  Location

  20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

• Oyster Bay Railroad

  The Oyster Bay Railroad served Long Island as its only rail service from 1889 to 1999. Referred to as the Presidential Railroad during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, the railroad was the principal means of transport used by Roosevelt to move between Sagamore Hill and Washington, DC.

  Location

  1 Place de la Comedie, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• G. Willikers

  G. Willikers is an imaginative gift shop that holds items you likely never imagined. Look for well-rounded large plastic animal toys for toddlers, Hermionie's wand, or a sushi roll dice game that will spice up any kid's day.

  Location

  22 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560

• The Finer Things

  The Finer Things is an antique shop that deals in those mysterious items found in estates, tucked away in the attic, or buried under debris in a barn. Their shelves are filled with tangible objects that decorated past eras. Visiting this shop is like taking a walk into the past.

  Location

  24 Birch Hill Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560

• Wild Honey

  Wild Honey provides a unique pricing scheme for its meals. Each meal is offered at the same price as all others on the menu (except one, which is notated). Each meal is labored over until it is brought to perfection. Try their blackened Louisiana catfish or the double-cut Berkshire pork chop for a delicious and filling dinner.

  Location

  1 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

• Autentico Ristorante Caffe

  The Autentico Ristorante Caffe seeks to bring authentic Italian cooking to America. The cuisine uses an old style of preparation where only two meals are offered per day to ensure quality. If you have the opportunity, try their roasted leg of lamb for an exquisite meal you will remember forever.

  Location

  24 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

How To Get To Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

The connection between Long Island and New York City is the principal means by which visitors reach the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. To get to Sagamore Hill from New York City, find the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Drive east for 5.5 miles when it turns into Grand Central Parkway. After driving another 6.7 miles, the road becomes the Northern State Parkway. Take the right ramp, and then turn right again to access South Service Road. Go for 6.6 miles, and turn left to get onto Jericho Turnpike. Drive on Jericho Turnpike for 1.1 miles and make a slight right to get onto New York Highway 106 (NY-106). Go for 3.7 miles until you reach Oyster Bay. Once in Oyster Bay, turn left onto South Woods Road. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cold Spring Road. After driving 1 mile on Cold Spring Road, turn right onto Route 25A. Go for 0.7 miles to the Cove Road stoplight, and turn right onto Cove Road. Drive for 1.7 miles, and turn right onto Cove Neck Road. Follow the signs for the remaining 1.5 miles to the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.

The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is open year-round. Tours of the house are available Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to the Old Orchard Museum is also limited to Wednesday through Sunday, but the hours are expanded to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address

20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Fee: Entry fee $0

The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site significantly influenced world politics and was home to one of the most admired presidents of the United States. Taking a trip in an RV to this site is well worth the time. This is one of those historical sites that lift the spirits of those who visit.